Oct. 3, 2022

#52 Q&A Should You Include BAH in Savings Rate Calculation? Military FI Savings Rate

#52 Q&A Should You Include BAH in Savings Rate Calculation? Military FI Savings Rate
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#52 Q&A Should You Include BAH in Savings Rate Calculation? Military FI Savings Rate
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In this Q&A episode, Jamie and Spencer answer listener Dustin's question from a Facebook message: "When you talk about savings rates, are you talking base pay only or do you include BAH and BAS in that percentage?"

It's a nuanced question, but in general you should include all of your income when calculating your savings rate. But, the fact that you're even thinking about a complex topic like a savings rate means you are already way ahead in the financial game.

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